Read More General business news AST SpaceMobile ($ASTS) surges 11% as BlueBird launch success and Rakuten Japan JV validate direct-to-cell thesis AST SpaceMobile NASDAQ ASTS surges 11 percent on BlueBird 8-10 launch success, August BlueBird 11-13 catalyst and Rakuten Japan JV. Read full analysis. bySrinathJune 29, 2026